7. Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.

8. The father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. PAUL entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.

9. Then when this was done, the rest also who had diseases in the island came, and were cured.

10. They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.